RTS Jazz - This is hands-down THE best figure released in the Classics, Universe, Henkei, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. The transformation is very G1-esque and the speakers.....we've wanted that since we were kids! The articulation is excellent and as mentioned, I think the only bad marks for this would be the lack of a few paint apps (grill, rear lights, rear window, rims). Overall, one of the best and the Jazz that most of us would have killed for as a kid (and don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the G1 Jazz toy!).

RTS Tracks - Another great figure! They are really bending over backwards to bring us some of the things we've been asking for and wanting for quite a while now. The transformation is slick, the paint apps are surprisingly good (considering the lack of apps on Jazz) and the articulation is great. He's a bit short/squatty (which is why I modded the waist to extend), but overall, a great modern take on the character.

Generations Drift - Not much to really say about this one. I may be in the minority, but I loved the character from the moment he hit the comic pages (actually even before when we were seeing the early art for him). I'm die-hard G1, but it was awesome as hell to actually see them bring in a new character and introduce him to the G1 family the way they did. It opens up new possibilities and I was all for it. Enough rambling, the figure is pretty much dead-on to the design and comic. The paint apps are excellent (though there are a few places that could have used a few extra). The articulation is some of the best we've seen, even though the shoulders seem a bit impeded in some poses. He comes armed to the teeth and transforms into a cool car, what more could you want?

Human Alliance Jazz and Battle Blades Bumblebee. The WFC Megatron is the best Megatron ever released IMO. He looks likes Megs and doesn't turn into a stupid gun. Three modes (robot, tank, hover mode) make his the only Megatron worth having. HA Jazz was was far better than any of the Alternators line and his level of detail is astounding. I love the flip-down visor and I still can't believe how huge he is once transformed. BB Bumblebee is everything a deluxe should be: a couple of really neat gimmicks, he looks like the bot from the movie, and is extremely posable, I love it. Animated Rodimus is a runner-up for me along with ROTF Lockdown. Two really great figures that have a lot of personality and look great in both modes.

This was a great year, and it's tough to pick, but here's my top 5 (in no particular order):

1). RotF Lockdown
-Animated Lockdown is my all-time favorite Decepticon. The fact that they made a BAMF Movie-style Lockdown toy is freaking awesome. It fixes all the flaws that the Animated toy has and is just an excellent toy overall.
2). HftD Leader Starscream
- This toy is just incredible. I'm a big fan of the movie designs, and Starscream's is a particular favorite of mine. After the very disappointing Movie 1 Voyager and the slightly disappointing RotF Voyager, this Masterpiece-quality Leader toy is excellent. The engineering, detail, and just overall near-perfection of the toy in every way makes this an easy pick for a Top 5 list.
3). Reveal the Shield Jazz
- I've been waiting for a Classics-style Jazz for years, and at long last we've gotten one. This toy is everything I could want in a modern update of my second-favorite Autobot character.
4). Alternity Thundercracker
- I'm a fan of the Alternity line, and this final release of the line is my favorite. The concept of making the Seekers into cars (the Orochi is a very cool car) yet make them retain the "classic" Seeker look in robot mode is amazing. Thundercracker's excellent shade of blue is what makes him the best of the three Alternity Seekers, in my opinion, plus the fact that he doesn't have the ridiculous bug eyes that Starscream has.
5). 2010 Reissue Predaking
- I've wanted a Predaking for years and years, and I finally managed to get one this time around. I really love the gold paint/plastic as opposed to the original bright yellow. Predaking is easily my favorite combiner, and will be in a "trophy spot" for a long time.